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Romantic comedy

Dog Star (2002): Cast

Dog Star (2002) movie poster

Dog Star is a 2002 romantic comedy directed by Takahisa Zeze, starring Etsushi Toyokawa as Shiro, Shigeru Izumiya and Yoji Tanaka. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes.

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Dog Star (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 5m (125 min)
Director
Takahisa Zeze
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dog Star About?

The premise of Dog Star without spoilers.

After his former owner grants him a single wish, the seeing‑eye dog Shiro transforms into a human for a brief period. Determined to locate the girl who trained him as a puppy, he shadows her through town, guided by lingering canine instincts, and eventually discovers he has fallen in love with her.

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Cast & crew

Dog Star Cast & Characters

Etsushi Toyokawa leads the cast as Shiro, with Shigeru Izumiya and Yoji Tanaka. Directed by Takahisa Zeze; 13 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Takahisa Zeze

More films directed by Takahisa Zeze: One Last Bloom, Fragments of the Last Will, Tonbi and In the Wake.

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Details

Dog Star Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “DOG☆STAR” and “DOG STAR/ドッグ・スター”.

Also known as
  • DOG☆STAR
  • DOG STAR/ドッグ・スター
  • 도그 스타
  • 人狗情未了

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FAQ

Dog Star FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dog Star, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dog Star?

Dog Star runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

When was Dog Star released?

Dog Star was released on April 27, 2002.

Who directed Dog Star?

Dog Star was directed by Takahisa Zeze.

More films by Takahisa Zeze

Who is in the cast of Dog Star?

Dog Star stars Etsushi Toyokawa as Shiro, Shigeru Izumiya and Yoji Tanaka, among 13 credited actors.

Does Dog Star have a post-credit scene?

No. Dog Star has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dog Star in?

The original language of Dog Star is Japanese.

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